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2023 Map of Mount Linnaeus

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Mount Linnaeus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Mt Linnaeus and the Abajo Mountains dominate this high-altitude landscape within the Manti-La Sal National Forest. The geography is defined by a series of steep ridges and deep canyons, where water management is evident through features like Blue Cr Reservoir and Dry Wash Reservoir. An intricate network of pathways, such as the Skyline Trl and the Blue Creek-Allen Canyon Trl, navigates the complex terrain of Duckett Ridge and Shay Ridge.

Evocative place names such as Skull and Crossbones Summit and Cliff Dwellers Pasture suggest a landscape deeply tied to early exploration and land use. For researchers and historians, the map details many smaller landmarks including Bayles Spring and Robertson Pasture, alongside the significant natural drainage of North Cottonwood Creek and Brushy Basin Wash. The presence of The Causeway and The Wilderness Trl highlights the area's role as a junction for travel through the San Juan County uplands.